How far is Skiatook, OK from Tulsa, OK?
The driving distance from Skiatook, OK to Tulsa, OK is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Skiatook and Tulsa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Skiatook and Tulsa.
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Start on South Osage Street
15 m · 5 sec · South Osage Street
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Turn right onto East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · East W.C. Rogers Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Cincinnati Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cincinnati Avenue
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 75 South: Downtown Tulsa
971 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Chapelle Family Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 244 East, US 412 East: Joplin
137 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown
823 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on East 1st Street South
1.2 km · 3 min · East 1st Street South
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Turn left onto South Boulder Avenue West
113 m · 15 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Boulder Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Skiatook and Tulsa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Cincinnati Avenue
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8.53 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Skiatook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Skiatook to Tulsa?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Turley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Skiatook and 12.6 miles from Tulsa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Skiatook and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tulsa.
Stop Ideas Near Turley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
City of Skiatook Municipal Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Turley.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Skiatook and Tulsa. Straight-line distance: 14.83 mi (23.86 km).
#1 Skiatook
City in Osage County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 8,110 |
| Coordinates | 36.3684200, -96.0013800 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tulsa
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
| Population | 403,166 |
| Coordinates | 36.1539800, -95.9927700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Boulder Avenue (-95.992775, 36.153952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.42 | $6.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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